Spring Soccer

Deiana just finished spring soccer. It was a short but sweet season. We could barely fit it in with gymnastics, but she really likes it and I don't think first grade is the time to choose an exclusive sport. She continues to be a fairly serious and somewhat aggressive player. But I will say she is by far the best at congratulating other players and cheering her teammates on.

These pictures are not great but they are all I have! I seem to have the back of her in most of them. She is #40.

This was taken right before she made a goal!

Mimi came to all her games last fall and really truly enjoyed watching Deiana play. This spring we have really missed her. Deiana asked me one day "do you think Mimi is watching me from heaven?"

I know she is, and cheering loudly.

MEXICO

We recently returned from our family trip to Puerto Vallarta,Mexico. It is a trip we all enjoy. It was Deiana's third trip to Mexico! We were joined by Jeremy, his girlfriend Sarah, my Dad, my sister "Aunt Susie", and some of my parents best friends. Jordan was not able to go due to school, so he stayed home and took care of the house and dogs and cats. My mom was missed very much, this was our first trip without her. In the past I have always had Deiana wear a life jacket in a pool so I didn't have to worry. This year I decided not to bring it. In about one day she was all over the pool and swimming and diving in deep water! Not too surprising for a strong and active girl.

We stayed in an awesome ocean front villa. It had a private yard that adjacent to the beach. It had a private patio and 5 sliding glass doors! Susie and Dad stayed right next door. We were right by the pool for added convenience.

The view from our place. Our yard.

Our kitchen and dining area.

Night time walk on the beach.

Our group at one of our dinners out.

 We also celebrated our anniversary while we were there. I won't mention how many years as we are posing as younger parents.

Me, Sarah and Jeremy

Jeremy and Sarah..... I have never had so many pictures of Jeremy! When he was little I had to pay him to be in a picture!

More Mexico

Deiana liked the shopping aspect of Mexico. The vendors would put jewelry on her and give her clothes. I tried to get her to negotiate but she wanted to pay whatever they wanted. She talked her dad into buying her this black dress (its very cute!) My sister and me.

Another friend made along the way.

Deiana negotiated this white dress by herself. After a while we had to keep her out of the shops!

 We had a nice relaxing time in the 85 degree sun with a nice ocean breeze. We returned nicely tan to lovely Oregon rain and 50 degree temperatures. We're ready for spring!!!